首年

shǒunián

首年 — shǒunián

1. the first year (of an era, reign, program, project, etc.); inaugural year

   这个改革计划的首年主要是试点和调整阶段。 zhège gǎigé jìhuà de shǒunián zhǔyào shì shìdiǎn hé tiáozhěng jiēduàn — The first year of this reform plan is mainly a pilot and adjustment phase.

2. the first year (of a person's employment, studies, membership, etc.); one's first year doing something

   她在公司首年就晋升为团队经理。 tā zài gōngsī shǒunián jiù jìnshēngwèi tuánduì jīnglǐ — She was promoted to team manager in her first year at the company.